56POPULATION
16.1%UNEMPLOYED
48%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
10%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsWV2 3ET

What social class do the population of WV2 3ET belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is WV2 3ET in Wolverhampton, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about WV2 3ET from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 26%Children
  • 74%Adults

26% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 6% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 41.1%Male
  • 58.9%Female

From the last census, 41.1% of people in WV23ET male, and 58.9% female. Women outnumber men in Blakenhall.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 10%AB
  • 41%C2/C2
  • 48%DE

According to census records, 10% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 35%SINGLE
  • 48%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in WV2 3ET is 35%. Single and 'other' people is 65%.

ETHNICITY

  • 19%WHITE
  • 80%NON-WHITE

19% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 72.7%WORKING
  • 16.1%UNEMPLOYED

16.1% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near WV2 3ET

Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near WV2 3ET

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in WV2 3ET

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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WV23ET Postcode Breakdown

WVAREA2DISTRICT3SECTORETUNIT
Full PostcodeWV2 3ET
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownWolverhampton
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyWest Midlands
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

WV23ET Postal District

Compass Postal District

WV2 3ET postcode is located in the postal town of Wolverhampton. Wolverhampton postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode WV2 3ET.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Wolverhampton0.9 miles N
Coseley2.3 miles E
Sedgley2.6 miles S
Bilston2.6 miles E
Wednesfield2.8 miles NE
Wombourn3.4 miles SW
Darlaston4 miles E
Tipton4.1 miles SE
Trescott4.4 miles W
Willenhall4.5 miles E
Woodside4.9 miles S
Wednesbury4.9 miles E
Trysull5.1 miles W
Scisdon5.1 miles W
Seisdon5.1 miles W
London114 miles E
Glasgow240 miles NW
Edinburgh237 miles N
Cardiff87 miles SW
Liverpool69 miles NW
Southampton120 miles SE
Saint Ives121 miles S

Redevelopment plan for library after grant win

Staffordshire County Council successfully bid for 199,000 from the Arts Council England to revamp Wombourne library.

Staffordshire County Council

Council reviewing Norton Heights lights after A53 gridlock

Motorists had claimed something was amiss with the lights near Norton Heights

Stoke Sentinel

Funding available for projects that help improve the local environment

Community groups from across Staffordshire are being invited to apply for funding for projects that help improve their local environment.

Staffordshire County Council

Man, 32, quizzed as Poundland and Greggs smashed up with 'piece of wood'

And police are hunting a suspect who targeted a hair salon

Stoke Sentinel

Staffordshire Adult Learning and Skills Festival opens doors to free learning opportunities

People looking to develop their skills and increase their opportunities are being urged to find out more about the extensive range of learning options open to them at a free series of drop-in events r&hellip

Staffordshire County Council

Historic puppet collection to take centre stage in new history centre

Puppets from a unique collection of over 1,000 historic puppets will be amongst the exhibits in the new Staffordshire History Centre, being funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Staffordshire County Council

Betting shop robbery suspect charged

The 35-year-old man was arrested after the shop was targeted in Crewe town centre, on Thursday.

BBC News

BT issues warning to millions as landlines to be 'switched off'

The end of traditional landline phones is set to be the biggest change to phone lines in decades - but BT has issued a message to households who don't currently have internet connection

Stoke Sentinel

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